Magic Fashion US Apparel Store

Live Your American Summer in Mackinaw City, Michigan

Imagine waking up in a lakeside resort town where the Great Lakes stretch to the horizon, the iconic Mackinac Bridge glows at sunset, and thousands of travelers from all over the world pass through every single day. Magic Fashion US Apparel Store is looking for energetic, friendly university students to join its retail team as Retail Sales Associates for the Work & Travel USA program – Summer to Fall season.

If you love fashion, enjoy meeting new people and want a job where every shift brings new faces and new stories, this is the perfect placement for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcoming customers with a smile and helping them find the perfect apparel, souvenirs and accessories
• Providing friendly product advice on sizes, styles and fits
• Operating the cash register and processing card and cash payments
• Restocking shelves, folding and organizing merchandise, and keeping displays attractive
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and welcoming store environment
• Assisting with receiving deliveries and preparing new stock for the sales floor
• Working as part of an international team of students and local staff

Why Mackinaw City?

Mackinaw City is one of Michigan's most beloved tourist destinations, sitting right where Lake Huron meets Lake Michigan. During your free time you can:

• Take the ferry to Mackinac Island – a car-free island famous for horse-drawn carriages, historic Fort Mackinac and world-famous fudge
• Walk or bike along the shoreline with views of the Mackinac Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world
• Swim, kayak and watch spectacular Great Lakes sunsets
• Explore lighthouses, state parks, hiking trails and the historic Colonial Michilimackinac
• Enjoy summer festivals, fireworks, beach bonfires and a huge international student community

Mackinaw City is a small, safe and extremely walkable town – perfect for students who want an authentic, friendly American experience without needing a car.

Position Details

• Employer: Magic Fashion US Apparel Store
• Position: Retail Sales Associate
• Location: Mackinaw City, Michigan
• Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Tips: Not applicable for this position

Benefits

• Solid, stable hourly wage with a full 40-hour schedule
• Potential for overtime during peak tourist weeks
• Possible employee discounts on store merchandise
• Real-world international retail and customer service experience for your CV
• Daily practice of your English with native speakers
• A vibrant, multicultural work environment with students from many countries
• Weekends and evenings free to explore Michigan and travel the USA after your program

What We're Looking For

• University student, aged 18–25, eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
• Conversational to good English skills
• Positive, outgoing personality and a genuine smile
• Reliable, punctual and ready to work in a fast-paced tourist environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift light boxes of merchandise
• Team player attitude and willingness to learn
• Availability for the full Summer to Fall period, including weekends and holidays

Ready to Apply?

Spots in Mackinaw City fill up fast every season. If you want to earn dollars, improve your English, make friends from across the globe and spend your summer beside the Great Lakes, apply now for the Retail Sales Associate position at Magic Fashion US Apparel Store. Your American adventure starts here!